Potamogeton griffithii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
griffithii
ID:
770503
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Benn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 21: 65 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769836
Common Names
- Potamogeton Griffithii
- Griffith's Pondweed
- Griffith's Potamogeton
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Potamogeton griffithii (also called Griffith's Pondweed, among many other common names) is a submerged aquatic plant native to the Americas and Europe. It has a creeping stem, with leaves that are linear in shape, and a short, blunt tip. It grows in shallow water, in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.
Uses & Benefits
Potamogeton griffithii is an aquatic plant that is used in aquariums and ponds for its attractive foliage and oxygenating properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Potamogeton griffithii is small, white and has four petals. The seed is small, dark brown and has a smooth surface. The seedlings have a long, thin stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Potamogeton griffithii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist to wet soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown in the spring in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Potamogeton griffithii
Potamogeton griffithii can be found in shallow water bodies in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Potamogeton griffithii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton griffithii?
Potamogeton griffithii
What is the common name of Potamogeton griffithii?
Griffith's Pondweed
What is the habitat of Potamogeton griffithii?
Potamogeton griffithii is found in shallow water, in ponds, lakes, and ditches.
Species in the Potamogeton genus
Potamogeton anguillanus, Potamogeton antaicus, Potamogeton apertus, Potamogeton torssandri, Potamogeton australiensis, Potamogeton uruguayensis, Potamogeton zosteriformis, Potamogeton tubulatus, Potamogeton confinis, Potamogeton cooperi, Potamogeton bicupulatus, Potamogeton sudermanicus, Potamogeton cadburyae, Potamogeton biformis, Potamogeton biwaensis, Potamogeton attenuatus, Potamogeton tennesseensis, Potamogeton prussicus, Potamogeton pseudofriesii, Potamogeton quinquenervius, Potamogeton suboblongus, Potamogeton subrufus, Potamogeton subsessilis, Potamogeton spirilliformis, Potamogeton sarmaticus, Potamogeton saxonicus, Potamogeton schreberi, Potamogeton scoliophyllus, Potamogeton ripensis, Potamogeton parmatus, Potamogeton philippinensis, Potamogeton heslop-harrisonii, Potamogeton hoggarensis, Potamogeton gessnacensis, Potamogeton orientalis, Potamogeton faurei, Potamogeton ferrugineus, Potamogeton grovesii, Potamogeton franconicus, Potamogeton fryeri, Potamogeton mandschuriensis, Potamogeton nericius, Potamogeton kamogawaensis, Potamogeton leptocephalus, Potamogeton olivaceus, Potamogeton lanceolatifolius, Potamogeton nomotoensis, Potamogeton skvortsovii, Potamogeton papuanicus, Potamogeton solomonensis,
Species in the Potamogetonaceae family
Althenia australis, Althenia bilocularis, Althenia cylindrocarpa, Althenia filiformis, Althenia orientalis, Althenia preissii, Althenia preisii, Althenia marina, Althenia patentifolia, Althenia hearnii, Althenia tzvelevii, Groenlandia densa, Potamogeton anguillanus, Potamogeton antaicus, Potamogeton apertus, Potamogeton torssandri, Potamogeton australiensis, Potamogeton uruguayensis, Potamogeton zosteriformis, Potamogeton tubulatus, Potamogeton confinis, Potamogeton cooperi, Potamogeton bicupulatus, Potamogeton sudermanicus, Potamogeton cadburyae, Potamogeton biformis, Potamogeton biwaensis, Potamogeton attenuatus, Potamogeton tennesseensis, Potamogeton prussicus, Potamogeton pseudofriesii, Potamogeton quinquenervius, Potamogeton suboblongus, Potamogeton subrufus, Potamogeton subsessilis, Potamogeton spirilliformis, Potamogeton sarmaticus, Potamogeton saxonicus, Potamogeton schreberi, Potamogeton scoliophyllus, Potamogeton ripensis, Potamogeton parmatus, Potamogeton philippinensis, Potamogeton heslop-harrisonii, Potamogeton hoggarensis, Potamogeton gessnacensis, Potamogeton orientalis, Potamogeton faurei, Potamogeton ferrugineus, Potamogeton grovesii,
References
Arthur Bennett (1843-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Benn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:603239-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.